April J Yoga

03/09/2026

$1,000 RAISED! 💙

WOW - I am beyond grateful to everyone who helped make our basket raffle an incredible success! Because of your generosity, and support we raised a total of $1,000 to donate to the Crime Victims Council.
These funds will go directly toward providing essential services for survivors in our community.
A huge thank you to Sacred Salt and Wellness & Chelsie's Crystal Clear Cleaning Service for donating baskets and to every single person who purchased a ticket— your support truly makes a difference.

In addition to the monetary donation for CVC we will also be able to donate 15 bottles of Laundry Soap to our local food pantries.

These milestones are about more than just a dollar amount or final tally; it’s a reflection of the power of our community.
When we come together, we create a safety net for our neighbors and a voice for those who need it most.
By donating and participating, you’ve proven that no one has to walk their path alone.
Thank you for being a community that shows up, cares, and takes action. 💙

03/09/2026

We’d love to see you at class this week!
Whether you’ve been coming for years or it’s your first time, there’s a place for you here.

📅 pick a class, make it a date to Join us - grow, learn, and connect.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

Reserve a spot here :
www.vagaro.com/apriljyoga

Yoga Nidra in the Sacred Salt & Wellness Cave

03/08/2026

Five years. ✨

Five years of breath, movement, and people choosing—again and again—to come back to themselves.

Today we celebrated the 5-year anniversary of this beautiful space with a room full of familiar faces and brand new ones. Some have been part of these walls since the very beginning. Others stepped onto their mats here for the first time today. And both are equally part of the story.

In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali reminds us that a practice becomes firmly grounded when it’s cultivated for a long time with a sincere heart. That’s what this community represents: 1,825 days of showing up. Not perfectly—but consistently. With curiosity, courage, and heart.

The Bhagavad Gita describes a steady mind like a candle flame in a windless room—calm, unwavering, quietly shining. For five years, this studio has been that windless space for so many of us. A place to let the noise settle and reconnect with what’s steady inside.

To everyone who has walked through these doors—whether it was once, weekly, or since day one—thank you for being the heartbeat of this room. You are the reason the light stays on. 🤍

Here’s to the breaths behind us, the practice we share today, and the next five years of walking each other home.

03/05/2026

A little note on our growing community 🌿

Lately, seeing our space so full and vibrant has meant the world to me! I’ve been doing my absolute best to go above and beyond—squeezing in extra spots whenever possible because I never want anyone to miss out on the healing this community provides.

As our waitlists grow, I want to ensure I’m being as fair as possible to everyone seeking care.

To help us all flow together, I’m sharing a gentle reminder of our No-Show and Late Cancellation Policy.

I pour so much intention into prepping for each of you before you even walk through the door. When a spot is reserved but goes unused:
✨ A friend on the waitlist misses their chance for a breakthrough.
✨ The energetic prep and physical space held for you loses its purpose.

Our Community Guidelines:
🕒 Notice: Please cancel at least 24 hours before your session.
💳 The Policy: Late cancellations or no-shows (including our Unlimited members) will incur a fee.

While I always aim to be mindful of life’s "unexpecteds," staying consistent with these guidelines is how I ensure every spot is
filled by someone who needs it. It allows me to keep this practice sustainable, fair, and accessible for every one of us.

Thank you for respecting the rhythm of my time and the needs of our fellow community members. I’m so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see you soon!

📸 Kaitlynn Hertzog Photography

03/02/2026

Enjoy Storytime Yoga with April at Brandywine Heights Elementary School twice this month! Sessions are FREE to families who live in the district!

If you have a child 0-5 and live in the Brandywine Heights Area School District, come out to enjoy Bullet Academy programs!

03/02/2026

Perfect opportunity to learn more about Crime Victims Council - who our 5th Anniversary Celebration - April J Yoga Basket Raffle is benefitting!

Can you spot a familiar face?!

🎬📺 Tonight at 7:30- Tune in to Business Matters on WFMZ-TV, Channel 69! We're excited to share three members of CVC staff and one courageous survivor recently sat down with Business Matters host, Tony Iannelli, to talk about the impact CVC has across the Lehigh Valley.

We are especially grateful to the Yumaira, who shared her voice and experience — your strength helps bring awareness, understanding, and hope to others.

Thank you Lehigh Valley Chamber and everyone at Business Matters for this opportunity!

03/02/2026

Check out this month’s Berks County Living Magazine & see the spotlight on where to get your “OM” on.💙🙏🏻🧘🏼‍♀️

Honored to be highlighted among these other studio spaces.

Welcome to our Health & Wellness issue! In this month’s edition, we’ll reinforce the notion that it’s not only okay

03/01/2026

🎟️ 5-Year Anniversary Basket Raffle Fundraiser 🎟️🎉

We’re celebrating 5 years in business by giving back to our community! 💛

All proceeds will benefit the Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley, supporting victims here in our local area!

Enter for a chance to win one of THREE amazing baskets:

✨ Yoga Studio Basket
• Yoga mat
• Grippy socks
• Ankle weights
• Resistance bands
• 4-class pass

🧂 Sacred Salt Wellness Cave Basket
• Salt lamp
• Bath salts
• Salt cave session
• Journal

🧼 Chelsie Crystal Clear Cleaning Basket
• Non-toxic cleaning supplies & tools
• 20% off voucher for services

💲 Entries:
• $5 per entry
• OR bring a small bottle of laundry soap (for our food bank collection) and receive TWO entries!

💵 Cash or Venmo only accepted

https://venmo.com/u/April-Bland-11

🗓️ Begins March 1st — Ends March 8th

Thank you for helping us celebrate 5 years by supporting such an important cause in our community! 💛

Thank You Chelsie's Crystal Clear Cleaning Service & Sacred Salt and Wellness for your generous donations.